Cape Town has confirmed 72 ship calls for the 2025/26 cruise season so far, with this figure expected to rise as the season progresses, according to Wesgro.
Cape Town drawing niche expedition cruise lines alongside mainstream brands
StarCruises targets Middle East fly-cruise market following rebrand from Resorts World
StarDream Cruises is setting its sights on the Middle East’s growing fly-cruise market, with plans to return to Dubai following renewed interest from regional travellers following its rebrand.
Costa Cruises announces new features for Costa Serena following refurbishment
Costa Cruises has revealed new details about the forthcoming refit of Costa Serena, which will mark the final phase of its US$230 million fleet modernisation programme launched in 2021.
Royal Caribbean reveals new family and entertainment concepts for Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled details of its next major ship, Legend of the Seas, due to enter service in July 2026 as the fourth vessel in its Icon Class.
Disney Cruise Line revamp continues as Disney Fantasy enters drydock for major refit
Disney Cruise Line‘s Disney Fantasy has entered drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Brest, France, following the completion of her first summer season in Europe.
UAE introduces visa for cruise crew and passengers, reinforcing position as global destination
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has introduced new entry visa regulations for the UAE that include, for the first time, a multiple-entry visa tailored to cruise […]
AROYA Cruises offers faith-based option for Muslims undertaking Hajj and Umrah
Aroya Cruises, the world’s first halal-certified cruise line, has launched a new faith-based cruise option for Muslims undertaking the Hajj and Umrah.
TUI switches Marella newbuild slots for own expansion with two new inTUItion sisterships
TUI Cruises has signed a contract for the design and construction of two new cruise ships, taking the slots originally planned for its Marella Cruises brand in an MoU agreed earlier this year.
Emirates outlines 180,000-passenger fly-cruise impact at Connections Cruise Arabia
Emirates Airline has underscored the importance of cruise tourism to its global leisure strategy, revealing it carried 180,000 cruise passengers into Dubai last year, while investing in infrastructure to make the city […]
Cape Town poised for cruise surge ahead of 2025/25 South African season
Cape Town’s cruise industry is preparing for a significant 2025/26 season, marked by larger vessels, more varied itineraries, and growing demand from South African travellers.
Norwegian Cruise Line shoulder-season cruises answer growing GCC demand
As Norwegian Cruise Line expands its fleet and redefines its onboard offering, the cruise line sees growing opportunities to convert Middle East travellers from land-based holidays to the sea.
Princess Cruises takes delivery of Star Princess at Fincantieri shipyard
Star Princess, the second ship in Princess Cruises’ Sphere Class, has been officially handed over at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, becoming the 17th ship in the Princess fleet.
MSC Cruises to deploy MSC Armonia to South Africa for 2026/27 season
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Armonia will debut in South Africa for the 2026/27 winter season, replacing her sister ship, MSC Opera, which is homeporting in Durban during the 2025/26 season.
Harmony of the Seas lounge and comedy club to be replaced with largest casino at sea
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that Harmony of the Seas will feature the largest casino in the company’s fleet following a major refurbishment scheduled for 2026.
MSC Cruises to carry out major refit on MSC Poesia ahead of Alaska debut
MSC Cruises has announced a significant refit and refurbishment to MSC Poesia, which will see the ship emerge with new dining venues, entertainment spaces and wellness facilities.
Mumbai opens $60 million new cruise terminal, largest of its kind in India
Mumbai has inaugurated a new cruise terminal, the largest of its kind in India, near the city’s Colaba district, as India looks to position itself as a major cruise destination.
Royal Caribbean plans for three more Icon Class ships in new Meyer Turku deal
Royal Caribbean Group has signed a long-term framework agreement with Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku that secures the company’s rights to build new vessels at the yard through the next decade.
Celestyal Cruises amends Dubai repositioning, but Arabian Gulf 2025/26 still on
Celestyal Cruises has confirmed significant amendments to its repositioning cruises to and from Dubai for the Middle East 2025/26 cruise season, but the season itself is scheduled to go ahead as planned.
MSC Cruises explains why it no longer has two ships in Dubai at Connections Cruise Arabia
MSC Cruises has explained why it no longer stations two ships in Dubai for the winter season, saying it is more cost-effective to deploy a single, larger resort-style vessel than to divide […]
Royal Caribbean International announces early delivery for new Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has announced that its newest Icon-class vessel, Legend of the Seas, will enter service earlier than expected, with three additional weeklong preview cruises now added to its inaugural season.
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